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4 PRACTICAL WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

May 11, 2017

Parents usually put their child above their needs and interests. They are someone who is willing to go through anything if it entails securing a good future for their child. Thus, it’s normal to see parents who spend too little time taking care of themselves.

Parents should know how to take care of their health as well. When you deny yourself time to take a break and relax, you’ll eventually burn yourself out, which could lead to exhaustion and depression. And if you can’t help yourself, you can’t help your children.

Here are ways for you to be a healthy and happy parent.

FOLLOW A HEALTHY ROUTINE

Taking care of yourself should be a habitual process. You should start by keeping a careful watch on your physical health. Eat the right meal at the right time. Engage in good exercise routine. Get adequate sleep.

MANAGE STRESS

Stress is a silent killer. Avoid burning out yourself and know how to handle stress – physically, mentally and emotionally. Start by being open to your children. Learn to express yourself properly, spend time with your children, and visit the spa every once in a while.

BE AWARE OF YOUR LIMITATION

Manage your time well to avoid getting sleepless night. You should be aware of the things you can and cannot do.

DO THE THINGS YOU ALSO LOVE

Even parents are humans, too. They also have their own bucket list to accomplish. Spare extra time to do the things you love. You can even share those moments with your children.

Being a parent entails sacrifices and hardships. However, it should not get to the point that you will give up on yourself.

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Welcome to My Parenthetical. We are your facilitators – Libby, Grace, and Peter. We are a team that believes parenting, especially when your children start calling themselves teenagers, is not easy. However, it can be made easier with good communication and the know-how to handle different situations.